Dorothy J. Havelka
Dorothy J. Havelka, 91, went to be with her Lord and her husband Wednesday, September 12, 2018, with family by her side.
She was born May 11, 1927, in Mt. Pleasant, a daughter of John and Elizabeth Piatnick Borza.
Mrs. Havelka was a 1944 graduate of Cecil High School.
Dorothy was a member of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Church, Meadow Lands, and a longtime member of Christian Mothers and Guild.
Mrs. Havelka was a homemaker who loved spending time with her family. Her other enjoyments included playing bingo and cards, going to the casino and watching the Pittsburgh Pirates.
On October 25, 1947, she married Gerold J. Havelka, who passed away October 6, 2013.
Surviving are four children, Gerold “Jerry” Havelka and Christopher Havelka (Margaret), both of Houston, Cheryl Dick of Monroeville and Kathleen Puhr (Richard) of Syrna, Tenn.; six grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; a brother, Alfred Borza (Marylou) of Bridgeville; and many nieces and nephews.
Deceased are two sisters, Gertrude Kozak and Pauline Orell; a brother, William Borza; and a grandson, John Mullins III.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday, September 15, in Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Church, Meadow Lands. Interment will follow in Queen of Heaven Cemetery, Peters Township. Everyone should meet at the church.
Mrs. Havelka received great care from Dr. Plute, nurses Jackie, Amy and Skip and aide Anne, all of Amedisys Hospice, and caregivers and friends Colleen and Jamie.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105, stjude.org.
Condolences may be left by viewing the obituary at www.mcilvaine-speakman.com.